Tip Examples Take the initiative - Hi! How've ya been? - Been a while. Thought I'd say hello. - Saw you across the cafeteria today. Don't be a stranger! Use emoticons - Hey, cutie! ;) - Forgot what we're supposed to read for class tomorrow. :-/ Can you help? - Hi! =) Ask questions - Noticed you still weren't back at school today. How are you feeling? - How do you think you did on that English test? - What'd you think about last night's episode of Glee? Mention common interests - That band you told me about is playing this weekend. You going? - Where was that new running trail you found? - That new Mexican restaurant has great guacamole. I know you like it as much as I do. Compliment him - Awesome job on your speech in English class today! - That was a good game Friday night. You played great! - Your joke at lunch today cracked me up. Make plans - Some friends are going bowling tomorrow night if you'd like to join. - Tried the new doughnut shop tonight. You need to check it out! - Enjoyed talking to you today. We should hang out more. Leave him wanting more - Past my bedtime. Talk tomorrow? - Gotta go now. But I'd love to hang out sometime. - Night, night. Sweet dreams!